One of the designers who made it happen

Winner
- loparka

Loparka's design was originally a contender in a contest I ran here a couple years ago. I always liked and remembered her design but was talked into awarding the original win to someone else. I regret this for the last few years and finally got in touch with her to make it right, and pay her for her excellent work! It is elegant, well composed, beautiful to look at and just the right touch of classic and modern. Mahalo Nui Loa from Hawaii!

- Chapin

How eneriknits started their logo design journey

Company name

Eneri Knits

Overview

I am looking to start a knitting and yarn boutique (initially online, but then a combination of brick & mortar/online). I am located in RI and the name of my company is Eneri Knits. Since I am on a limited budget, I'm looking to find a designer for a logo who can capture the peaceful feeling of comfort that can come from knitting, while also adding some artistic flair and expression of the various hand-dyed colors found in todays yarns. Once I open up a local shop, I would like to have an area for customers to sit, relax, knit, or peruse through pattern books while sipping on a cup of tea. I need a logo that will somehow capture this spirit for the shop both online/offline. I plan to use social networking as a primary vehicle to draw traffic to my website (and eventually to my physical shop) so I need something that will create a brand image for my company.

SOME THOUGHTS & IDEAS, BUT NOT REQUIREMENTS:
Irene - means peace, and I also considered a dove carrying a beautiful ball of yarn as a possibility, but not a definite requirement. Other ideas are to use a lacy, victorian type them that would reflect the soothing effect of knitting while enjoying a cup of tea. Eneri is a play on my name (Irene backwards). I'm not sure if the 'ri' can be used at all to highlight the Rhode Island connection, but it's just a thought.

Tell us a bit about who you are and the people you reach

Knitters and Crocheters -- usually, but not exclusive to, women (middle/upper class). Fashionista -- sophisticated shopper with interest in style/new trends. Target population is 40-59, as well as a growing population of younger knitters in highschool/college)

Requirements

I need to be able to have a logo that can be used for a variety of purposes (i.e. business cards, promotional materials, website, etc.)
The files I will require are:

Logo should have a soft, feminine and artistic flair, and capture some of the colors which are found today in many hand-painted yarns. I want this logo to portray a soothing energy that attracts those who appreciate color and design. I really want the name Eneri Knits to look artistic with swirls. I would like to also have a combination of soothing colors which might be found in hand painted yarns.

Feel free to experiment with colors from the following families:
pinks (mauve)
lavenders (purple)
teals (blue)